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	Inbound Logistics: Avantgo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The long-term goal of American Freightways is to progress towards a communications model that embraces the advantages of convergence while offering many of the critical redundancies and reliabilities of a PBX system.
		American Freightways' legacy communications network, based on aging PBX and key system technology, was becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to support.
		American Freightways expects the new network to save the company between ten to fifteen percent per year in network operating costs.
	www.inboundlogistics.com /archive/avantgo/news/af041902.html (272 words)

	American Freightways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		American Freightways (AF) was a U.S. shipping company.
		Founded in 1982 by the late Sheridan Garrison, in 1989 AF became a publicly held corporation, and developed a wide network of customer centers providing direct shipping to 40 contiguous U.S. states.
		American Freightways was acquired by FedEx Corporation in 2001.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Freightways (144 words)

	Crowley Awards
		American Freightways, one of the leading LTL (less-than-truckload) motor carriers in North America, provides all points direct service in 30 U.S. states and covers 98 percent of Canada’s population through a partnership with Day & Ross Transportation.
		"American Freightways is one of the most distinguished domestic LTL motor carriers in the country, and Crowley Logistics is a premier player in international logistics and transportation throughout the Americas.
		American Freightways Corporation is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload shipments of general commodities, presently serving all points in 30 Eastern, Midwestern, Southeastern and Southwestern states.
	www.crowley.com /mediaRoom/newsline.asp?ID=78 (429 words)

	David Faust's American Freightways and Predecessors Collection
		American Freightways used International 8100 tractors when they first started.
		American Freightways International 8100 taken in Milwaukee, WI with a 45' trailer.
		American Freightways Volvo VN with Wisconsin promo on 45' trailer in Milwaukee during April 2002.
	www.hankstruckpictures.com /df_american_frtwys.htm (526 words)

	HighwayMaster Signs 2,700-Unit Contract
		American Freightways quickly realized the HighwayMaster system provided significant additional benefits, among them position and location reports with GPS (satellite), immediate nationwide call delivery, protection from fraud, and the ability to control unauthorized driver use of the phone.
		American Freightways is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments of general commodities, serving all points in 27 mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, southeastern and southwestern states.
		American Freightways began its operations in Oct. '82 by opening twenty customer centers to serve all points in Arkansas and the key points of Dallas; Memphis, Tenn.; Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, Mo.
	www.spacedaily.com /news/gps-97g.html (396 words)

	Business Wire: FedEx and American Freightways Announce Merger Exchange Ratio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and American Freightways Corp. (Nasdaq:AFWY) today announced that, in accordance with the terms of their merger agreement, the exchange ratio for the merger of American Freightways into a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx has been calculated to be 0.6639.
		FedEx expects the merger to be completed shortly after the shareholders of American Freightways vote to approve the merger at a shareholder meeting scheduled for February 9, 2001.
		American Freightways Corporation is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload shipments of general commodities, presently serving direct all points in 40 contiguous U.S. states.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2001_Feb_5/ai_69966216 (524 words)

	SEC Info - American Freightways Corp - 10-K405 - For 12/31/99
		American Freightways Corporation (the "Company") is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments of general commodities, serving direct all points in 32 eastern, midwestern, southeastern, and southwestern states.
		American Freightways utilizes twin trailers for movement of almost 100% of the freight among its customer centers to gain greater flexibility.
		American Freightways is a leader in the use of advanced technology to increase the value of service to its customers and to lower the cost of providing this service.
	www.secinfo.com /dPQs6.5r.htm (4075 words)

	FedEx in $950M merger - Nov. 13, 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Once the tender offer is complete, American Freightways will merge into a unit of FedEx, and each AF share will be converted into a FedEx share at $28.13 each.
		Harrison, Ark.-based American Frieghtways (AFWY: Research, Estimates) is a trucking company that handles pallet-sized shipments of freight from numerous customers in the same truck, a sector of trucking known as less-than-truckload.
		American Freightways's Garrison will become the thirteenth member of FedEx's board and serve as chairman emeritus of American Freightways.
	money.cnn.com /2000/11/13/deals/fedex (604 words)

	Palm Enterprise: American Freightways Sales Force Success Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The people of American Freightways recognize they are not simply in the transportation business-that their real business is satisfying customers.
		American Freightways is the third largest freight carrier of general commodities in the United States, with 17,000 associates working from 262 operations centers across the globe.
		American Freightways had already equipped 18 human resources managers in the field with Palm handhelds.
	www.palm.com /us/enterprise/studies/study33.html (713 words)

	American Freightways - AskTheBrain.com
		Welcome to American Freightways American Freightways Corporation is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload shipments of general commodities, presently serving direct all points in 40 contiguous U. American Freightways Corporation American Freightways Corporation established a regional hub located in this modern 66,000 square-foot building in the Youngstown Commerce Park.
		Once the tender offer is complete, American Freightways will merge into a unit of FedEx, and each AF share will be converted into a FedEx share at $28.
		American Freightways is our current carrier of choice, with low cost guaranteed.
	www.askthebrain.com /american_freightway-.html (330 words)

	Jim Steele's American Freightways Truck Pictures -
		American Freightways terminal at Springfield, MO taken in September 2001.
		American Freightways tractors at their Springfield, MO terminal taken in 2001.
		American Freightways Volvo with a set of doubles making a left turn in Joplin, MO in April 2002.
	www.hankstruckpictures.com /js_af.htm (137 words)

	American Freightways Cites Regional Growth as Catalyst for Twelve New Customer Centers in 2001
		Growth in regional markets drove American Freightways, a leading LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier providing all-points direct regional service in 40 states and a part of FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) family of companies, to open a dozen new customer centers in 2001.
		FedEx Corp. has announced that it is re-branding American Freightways and Viking Freight as FedEx Freight beginning in June 2002.
		American Freightways Inc. and its sister company, Viking Freight Inc., comprise the operating subsidiaries of FedEx Freight, the $1.9 billion leader in regional freight service and a member of the FedEx family of companies.
	salessuccessmagazine.com /articles/13/American-Freightways-Cites-Regional-Growth-As-Catalyst-For-Twelve-New-Customer-Centers-In-2001.html (978 words)

	american freightways
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	www.shipping-news.info /freight/american-freightways.htm (221 words)

	American Freightways and Cummins work to recalibrate engines
		To meet its goal of reducing emissions without sacrificing engine performance or fuel economy, American Freightways is recalibrating the portion of its fleet of tractors containing 1,500 Cummins 1997 and 1998 M11 and M11 Plus engines.
		Under this initiative, American Freightways expects to recalibrate these engines by spring of 2002.
		Cummins is providing American Freightways with recalibration software, as well as engine stickers for each recalibrated engine to indicate that it meets the optional low-NOx standard set by the EPA.
	trailer-bodybuilders.com /news/trucks_american_freightways_cummins (223 words)

	American Freightways Honored with Motor Carrier Industry's Highest Safety Award; Carrier Also Earns Numerous State ...
		In addition to safety records, President's Trophy nominees were judged in a variety of other safety-related areas such as compliance with regulations (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, hazardous materials, OSHA and environmental regulations); safety training and supervision of drivers; inspection and maintenance of equipment; accident handling, reporting and investigation; and leadership in industry safety activities.
		"American Freightways has helped to raise the bar on motor carrier safety," said William Canary, ATA interim president and CEO, noting that AF tractors and trailers feature at least 15 additional safety-related accessories than required by federal regulations.
		American Freightways, recently acquired by FedEx Corporation, is a scheduled, for-hire carrier of less-than-truckload shipments providing direct all-points delivery service in 40 contiguous states.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/10/08/030689.html (864 words)

	Business Wire: American Freightways Adopts PassGo InSync; PassGo's Password Synchronization Solution Provides ...
		Since implementing PassGo InSync, American Freightways has recognized a significant decrease in the number of calls to the help desk and has also experienced increased productivity in the PC support and user administration areas.
		PassGo InSync has enabled American Freightways' employees from the help desk and other departments such as sales, marketing, shipping, human resources, and finance to spend more time on business issues rather than concern themselves with the recollection, retention and reset of passwords.
		American Freightway's implementation of PassGo InSync involved 3000 users in 28 states, yet was completed in only four days.
	www.findarticles.com /cf_dls/m0EIN/1998_Dec_8/53366795/p1/article.jhtml (656 words)

	American Freightways promotes Reed to COO - 2002-01-17 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		American Freightways, Inc., a FedEx company, has promoted Patrick L. Reed from executive vice president of operations to COO, the company says.
		American Freightways is a leading less-than-truckload carrier providing all-points direct regional service in 40 states.
		In 1997 he was named division vice president of American Freightways' southeast operating division, before moving to company headquarters as executive vice president of operations in February 1999.
	www.bizjournals.com /memphis/stories/2002/01/14/daily33.html (793 words)

	GOVERNOR: AMERICAN FREIGHTWAYS CREATES 150 JOBS IN MONTGOMERY
		Tom Garrison, American Freightways' Chief Executive Officer said, "American Freightways is both pleased and proud to invest in Montgomery and in the State of New York.
		American Freightways is based in Harrison, Arkansas and is one of the nation's leading less-than-truckload freight carriers with over 17,000 employees and some 265 customer centers in 40 contiguous states.
		In consideration of its commitment to New York State's economic future, American Freightways is eligible to apply for a $100,000 capital grant from ESD.
	www.state.ny.us /governor/press/year00/dec5_00.htm (701 words)

	TransportNews.com - American Freightways Turns to Norstan and Siemens for New Voice and Data Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		American Freightways chose Norstan and Siemens to develop a full migration path to a new network, based on the Siemens HiPath 3500 IP communications platform.
		American Freightways Inc. and its sister company, Viking Freight Inc., comprise the operating subsidiaries of FedEx Freight, the $1.9 billion leader in regional less-than-truckload (LTL) freight service and a member of the FedEx family of companies.
		The American Trucking Associations has honored AF with the 2001 President's Trophy for outstanding safety.
	www.transportnews.com /Article/142675 (721 words)

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		Both American Freightways and Viking provide next-day and second-day regional freight delivery with the speed, precision and real-time information to support today's fast-moving supply chains.
		More information about American Freightways, which is based in Harrison, Ark., can be found at www.af.com, and about Viking, based in San Jose, Calif., at www.vikingfreight.com.
		American Freightways was acquired in a two-step transaction by FedEx for approximately $1.2 billion, consisting of cash, FedEx common stock and assumed debt.
	www.emailwire.com /news/tra746.shtml (588 words)

	American Freightways Promotes Patrick L Reed to Chief Operating Officer - Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		HARRISON, Ark. — January 16, 2002 American Freightways Inc., a leading LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier providing all-points direct regional service in 40 states and a part of the FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) family of companies, has promoted Patrick L. Reed from executive vice president of operations to chief operating officer.
		Reed started at American Freightways as a special projects manager, moving up to regional vice president of the Northeast operating region within months.
		American Freightways Inc. and its sister operating company, Viking Freight Inc., comprise FedEx Freight, a $1.9 billion leader in regional freight service and a member of the FedEx family of companies.
	transportation.press-world.com /v/57181.html (701 words)

	Siemens Expands Hipath Line
		At American Freightways Inc. there is no room for error in voice communications, so when the company began replacing traditional PBX systems with VOIP platforms at some of its older customer centers, it chose an IP product line from a vendor steeped in telephony, Siemens AG.
		In November, American Freightways, which is owned by FedEx Corp., began deploying the HiPath 3500 in 30 customer centers—terminals where trucks are housed and where shipping orders are taken—throughout the United States.
		American Freightways is very satisfied with the HiPath gear so far, but Fesenmyer said she would find it even more useful if it resembled the legacy system a little more, from the user perspective.
	www.eweek.com /article2/0,3959,40293,00.asp (1009 words)

	Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
		'''American Freightways''' (AF) was a United States U.S. shipping company.
		Founded in 1982 by the late Sheridan Garrison, in 1989 AF became a publicly held corporation, and developed a wide network of customer centers providing direct shipping to 40 contiguous United States U.S. states.
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	AMERICAN FREIGHTWAYS: A QUICK PIT STOP? Section: Company Watch Magazine: Financial World, February 21, 1995 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Last April, American got a bonus in the form of the 24-day Teamsters' strike, which paralyzed union carriers and boosted American's net income 111% in the second quarter, compared with the previous year.
		While American's projected p/e seems high, it's lower than it has been historically, and the stock is 18% below its 52-week high of 247/8 in September.
		True, American may be better insulated from a downturn than its competitors, but the state of the economy does affect the quantity of goods it ships.
	mgv.mim.edu.my /Articles/00275/9602591.Htm (597 words)

	American Freightways gets new COO
		American Freightways Inc., an LTL subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has promoted Patrick L. Reed from executive vp of operations to COO.
		Reed replaces Will Garrison, who retired in November and is now a part-time consultant to American Freightways.
		In 1997 he was named division vp of AF's Southeast operating division, before moving to the company's headquarters as executive vp of operations in February of 1999.
	fleetowner.com /news/fleet_american_freightways_gets/index.html (191 words)

	Weekly Corporate Growth Report: FedEx Corp. to purchase American Freightways for 0.81 times revenue, The
		Fedex will combine American Freightways with its current Viking Freight unit to create the second-largest company in handling ground deliveries of shipments of less than a truckload.
		Discussion: American Freightways is a less-than-truckload carrier providing scheduled, for-hire shipping services in 39 states in the eastern, midwestern, southeastern and southwestern United States.
		Through alliances, American Freightways has been expanding beyond the continental United States to provide service in Alaska, Canada, Guam, Hawaii and Latin America.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3755/is_200012/ai_n8904437 (341 words)

	Arkansas Business : Experts expect American Freightways to keep on truckin'. (American Freightways Corp.) @ HighBeam ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Start / A / Arkansas Business / December 04, 1995 / Experts expect American Freightways to keep on truckin'.
		Experts expect American Freightways to keep on truckin'.
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